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Business Standard
10 minutes ago
- Business Standard
New Zealand, Azerbaijan visa scam: Indians lose Rs 40 lakh to fake jobs
A man from Mumbai has been arrested for allegedly cheating seven people out of nearly Rs 36 lakh by promising them jobs in New Zealand and Azerbaijan, using fake visas, flight tickets and appointment letters, news agency PTI reported on Friday. According to the Mumbai Police, as reported by the agency, Mohammed Shafique Mohammed Hanif Khan, 42, set up a fake job consultancy office in Agripada in south Mumbai to lure victims seeking overseas work. A resident of Mumbra in neighbouring Thane district, Khan allegedly collected Rs 35.90 lakh from seven individuals before providing them with fabricated documents. 'They realised they had been cheated after someone questioned the authenticity of the documents,' a police official said on Friday, July 26. Khan was arrested by the Crime Branch, which had launched a parallel probe alongside Agripada Police. Police officials added that he had previously duped at least 17 jobseekers from Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat and West Bengal of Rs 67 lakh using a similar method. 'There are multiple cases against him in Thane and Karnal, Haryana,' the official told PTI. In a separate case earlier this year, Ahmedabad-based businessman Jaydip Nakrani and seven of his clients were allegedly cheated of Rs 71 lakh by men who promised work visas for New Zealand. According to a complaint lodged with the Detection of Crime Branch in Gujarat, Darshil Patel—who claimed to represent a company called Madhvi's British Academy—had advertised jobs in New Zealand on Instagram. Nakrani, who also runs a visa consultancy called Vizalink, said he met Patel to discuss the offer. Darshil and his wife Krupa Patel allegedly claimed they could arrange work permits, flights, and jobs for Rs 17 lakh per person. Nakrani transferred money through both cash and bank routes to Darshil and his associate Jaimin Patel. None of the visas materialised. In another incident, Sahar police arrested 29-year-old Sagar Shah from Gujarat in November 2024 for trying to board a flight to New Zealand with a forged visa. Shah had previously been denied a Canadian student visa in 2018 and was looking for alternative migration routes. 'Unwarranted desperation to move abroad drives people to accept dangerous, illegal, and immoral options,' said Russell A Stamets, partner at Delhi-based law firm Circle of Counsels, speaking to Business Standard. What the law says Forging or using fake visas is a criminal offence under Indian and foreign laws. 'Forging a visa or attempting to travel on a forged visa is a serious offence punishable under the laws of all countries,' said Soniya Putta, partner at Mumbai-based law firm Solomon & Co. In India, Section 3 of the Passport Act prohibits international travel without valid documents, while Section 12(1) provides for imprisonment of one to five years and a fine between Rs 10,000 and Rs 50,000. Putta added that offences involving fake documents are also covered under Sections 336 and 340 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which can attract imprisonment and fines. 'Travellers must verify the agent's credibility and the authenticity of the visa, especially when unreasonable fees are involved,' Putta told Business Standard. 'Economic need makes people vulnerable to fraud' Ketan Mukhija, senior partner at Burgeon Law told Business Standard that many migrants are often driven by financial hardship and family pressure. 'This makes them more susceptible to scams that promise high-paying jobs in countries like the UK, Canada and New Zealand,' said Mukhija. 'To protect themselves, individuals must rely solely on authorised visa agencies, conduct thorough background checks on recruiters, and avoid making upfront payments without verifying the authenticity of the offer,' he added. How to protect yourself from visa scams Authorities in New Zealand have also issued public warnings to guard against such frauds. 'The general rule is if someone offers you a job in New Zealand and it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is,' said Helen Garratt, Senior Investigator at Immigration New Zealand (INZ), in an official statement last year. She said that scammers often use WhatsApp and other social media platforms to target people, usually demanding large sums in return for jobs and fast-tracked visas. 'An employer or a recruiter cannot charge you for a job. Paying money for a job or visa processing is a red flag,' said Garratt. INZ recommends verifying job offers directly with the employer and using only Licensed Immigration Advisers, who are registered with New Zealand's Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA). The IAA website offers guides in multiple languages, including Hindi and Punjabi. Authorities in India also advise victims or potential victims of visa fraud to report incidents to their local police.
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Time of India
‘Bride' tricks businessman man into trading, vanishes with Rs 1.28 crore
Thiruvananthapuram: A 32-year-old Manacaud-based businessman lost Rs 1.28 crore after an unidentified woman he met on a matrimony website persuaded him to invest in online trading. According to police, the man had created a profile on a matrimony site seeking suitable alliances and the accused woman expressed interest in May this year. She then sent him her family photos, shared other details and also promised to visit him with her family in Sept. After earning his trust, she shared a screenshot of her 'huge account balance' and claimed that she earned it through online trading. She then persuaded him to double his earnings through trading and shared a link for it. "She told me that she was from Thrissur and was working in a Delhi-based multinational company. I was very happy to have finally met a girl I truly liked. She shared with me a link for online trading. As per her direction, I invested a small amount initially and earned amazing returns. Later, I invested Rs 20 lakh and the website showed that I have earned Rs 70 lakh. However, to withdraw it, the website authorities asked me to pay Rs 70 lakh as a refundable security deposit. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Swelling and internal bleeding in the brain, help this baby Donate For Health Donate Now Undo After paying it, they kept on asking for more money and I ended up paying Rs 1.28 crore. Finally, I stopped making payments and asked them to return my investment. Soon after that, she stopped all communications. It was then I realised that it was a scam and approached the police," said the victim, who is an engineering graduate. On the complaint of the victim, city cyber police began a probe after registering a case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 318 (4) for cheating and 319 (2) for cheating by personation and also under Section 66 (D) of the Information Technology Act.
News18
19 hours ago
- News18
Nitish Kumar Reddy Wants To Leave SRH? All-Rounder Hits Back On Rumors
Last Updated: Nitish Kumar Reddy confirmed his commitment to Sunrisers Hyderabad, dismissing rumors of leaving. Despite a legal case with his former agency, he emphasized his bond with SRH. All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has cleared the air on his future with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL, saying that he'll 'always stand by' the team and their relationship is built on 'trust, respect and shared passion'. His comments come hot on the heels of a media report claiming that he was contemplating leaving the franchise. The report said the all-rounder was unhappy with his role in the team, especially his batting position being below his preferred spot of number four, which was suggested to be connected to his diminished returns in the IPL 2025 season — 182 runs in 13 games. 'I tend to stay away from the noise, but some things deserve clarity. My connection with SRH is built on trust, respect, and years of shared passion. I'll always stand by this team," Reddy said in a post on X, adding an orange heart emoji to boot. I tend to stay away from the noise, but some things deserve clarity. My connection with SRH is built on trust, respect, and years of shared passion.I'll always stand by this team. 🧡— Nitish Kumar Reddy (@NKReddy07) July 27, 2025 Reddy made his debut for SRH in 2023 but didn't get many chances. Next year was his breakthrough in the IPL as he emerged as a reliable finisher plus a good, filling bowler with 303 runs and three wickets, which led to his India call-up and a Test debut soon after in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Though Reddy has clarified his stance on this 'noise', another, legal one remains pending. A case for non-payment of dues has been filed under his name by his former talent agency, Delhi-based Square The One. The case is listed for July 28, 2025, as M/s Square The One Pvt. Ltd. Through Its Director Sh. Shiv Dhawan Vs. Nitish Kumar Reddy. News18 CricketNext had reached out to Dhawan on Saturday, who confirmed the details available in the public domain but refrained from a comment, citing the matter being sub-judice. This website has also reached out to Reddy's current representatives and will update if and when we get a response. view comments First Published: July 27, 2025, 19:01 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
